Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal agent in the JBCC building agreement, or fulfill the obligations provided for in other forms of contract;

Issue the certificate of practical completion;

Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate.

Stage 6: Close out.

Fulfill and complete the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective completion, handover and operation of the project;

After the contractor’s obligations with respect to the building contract are fulfilled, the architect shall issue the certificates related to contract completion;

Provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor and sub-contractors.

Note 1: an independent runner is required to attend to municipal submission and approvals.Note 2: cost estimates, bill of quantities for tenders, cost assessments, final accounts, etc. to be done by an independent registered quantity surveyor, if appointed.Note3: a quantity surveyor is to be appointed by the client if HHARC is to perform Stages 4.2, 5 and 6.